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Tips and Traditions for an Animal-Friendly Thanksgiving

In Defense of Animals campaigners share tips and traditions that make Thanksgiving abundant with gratitude for both animals and those they hold dear.

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Ban Deadly and Destructive Salmon Farming in Tasmania

Commercial salmon farming operations in Tasmanian waters are creating inhumane conditions for the fish raised there and killing protected wildlife.

respect for fish, salmon, seals

VICTORY: Los Angeles Becomes Largest U.S. City to Support Plant Based Treaty

Los Angeles became the largest U.S. city to support the Plant Based Treaty following a unanimous vote by City Council and the concurrence of Mayor Eric Garcetti

animal agriculture, biodiversity, climate crisis, Farmed Animals, Los Angeles, plant based, Plant Based Treaty, Vegan

MEDIA RELEASE: Actress Richa Moorjani Urges LA to End Suffering of Geriatric Ponies

Actress Richa Moorjani has joined In Defense of Animals in urging the Los Angeles City Council and Mayor Eric Garcetti to eliminate pony ride concession contracts…

activism, celebrity, Los Angeles, pony rides

Commissioners Ban Bunny Sales in Pasco County, Florida

Pasco County Commissioners unanimously voted to ban the retail sale of rabbits, giving bunnies the same protection from pet stores as dogs and cats.

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You Helped Give Sanctuary to Pigs Rescued from Shabby New Jersey Petting Zoo

Cosmo and Newman are two very special pot-bellied pigs who suffered for years in desperate conditions at a petting zoo in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

housewarming, new home, petting zoo, pigs, pot-bellied pigs, Rescue, Sanctuary, Victory

MEDIA RELEASE: Housewarming Party for Rescued Pigs

In Defense of Animals sponsored a housewarming party on Saturday, Oct. 15, hosted by Fluffy Butt Rescue for two pot-bellied pigs who suffered for years in desperate…

animal rescue, animal sanctuary, Farmed Animals, pigs, Sanctuary

How to Host a Happy Vegan, Climate-Friendly Halloween

Throwing a climate- and animal-friendly Halloween party is easy and affordable with some simple tricks and a little planning!

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VICTORY: Supervisors Ban Wild Cow Milking in Unincorporated Alameda County Rodeos

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted to ban wild cow milking in rodeo events.

California, Farmed Animals, rodeo

MEDIA RELEASE: LA City Council Supports the Plant Based Treaty Through Resolution Adoption

In Defense of Animals, PawPAC, and the Animal Alliance Network happily welcome a unanimous vote by the Los Angeles City Council to adopt a resolution in support…

Farmed Animals, Farmed Animals Political Action, Los Angeles, plant based

MEDIA RELEASE: Alameda Bans Wild Cow Milking at Rodeos

In Defense of Animals welcomes an ordinance amendment that bans the wild cow milking rodeo event in unincorporated Alameda County.

cows, Farmed Animals, rodeo

Victory! Court Spares the Lives of Over 100 Pigs at Rome Sanctuary

In Defense of Animals celebrates an Italian court’s decision to spare over 100 healthy rescue pigs and urban boars at a roman sanctuary.

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MEDIA RELEASE: 100+ Pigs Spared Death Following International Outcry

In Defense of Animals applauds a ruling to spare over 100 healthy rescue pigs and urban boars at an Italian sanctuary following a proposal from local health officials…

factory farms, Farmed Animals, pigs, zoonotic disease

Chickens Suffocated and Cooked Alive with Ventilation Shutdown

Tens of thousands of chickens are being suffocated and cooked alive as a means of mass depopulation. Ventilation suffocation, VSD, is cruel and barbaric. Go vegan.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Actress Evanna Lynch Begs A Royal Pardon for Queen’s Cows

Actress Evanna Lynch, well known for her portrayal of Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter franchise films, is encouraging King Charles III to consider honoring the…

Farmed Animals, UK

L.A.: It’s Time for Ponies to Retire From Suffering at Griffith Park Pony Rides & Petting Zoo

Urge Los Angeles City Councilmembers to eliminate pony ride concession contracts.

Los Angeles, pony, pony rides

Celebrate World Octopus Day, With Octopus Author Sy Montgomery

In Defense of Animals celebrates World Octopus Day in partnership with Animal Save Movement, featuring a book talk with author Sy Montgomery.

Animal Save Movement, cephalopods , Farmed Animals, Nueva Pescanova, octopus, octopus farming, Sy Montgomery, The Soul of an Octopus, World Octopus Day

It’s All About Rabbits on National Bunny Day

On September 24, celebrate National Bunny Day by learning all about what makes bunnies such special and unique companions!

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MEDIA RELEASE: Alameda Moves to Ban Wild Cow Milking at Rodeos

In Defense of Animals welcomes an ordinance amendment that would ban the rodeo event wild cow milking in unincorporated Alameda County.

Farmed Animals, rodeo

Los Angeles Residents: Tell Councilmembers to Endorse Plant Based Treaty

Urge the Los Angeles City Council to vote to endorse the Plant Based Treaty to save farmed animals and the environment.

animal agriculture, climate crisis, Los Angeles, Vegan

Honor Queen Elizabeth’s Legacy: Send Her Farmed Animals to Sanctuary

We are asking King Charles III to send the farmed animals of the Royal Estates to sanctuary or to transition the farms to sanctuaries themselves.

Farmed Animals, Sanctuary, United Kingdom

Alameda County, California: URGENT: Ban Cruel Rodeo Tools and Events

Alameda County considers a ban on the use of rodeo weapons like flank straps and spurs and inhumane events like wild cow milking and tie-down calf roping.

animal abuse, rodeo

It’s Time to Rein In Brutal Donkey Roping

Donkeys are being brutalized in rodeos in Texas and this cruel sport of donkey roping is spreading to other states. It’s time to rein in donkey roping.

donkeys, rodeo, roping, Texas

Polls Prove Voters Condemn Farm Animal Cruelty and Confinement

The results are in: new poll results show that not only do a majority of surveyed American voters support laws like Prop 12, they want similar laws passed across…

California, factory farms, Farmed Animals, intensive confinement, prop 12

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